Genomics of sweet and fat taste in the prevention of obesity.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Obesity; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613000639729
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Nicholas Archer

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-06-06
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Females 18-55 years

Exclusion Criteria

- Restrained eaters (defined by a score greater than 12 in factor 1 of the 3 factor eating questionnaire).
- Individuals who are currently on or have been on a diet within the past 3 months.
- Individuals who ave experienced weight fluctations of greater than 3kg in the past 3 months.
- Individuals who currently smoke.
- Individuals who have had head truma or surgery and oral cancers.
- Individuals with fissured tongues or tongue lesions (including tongue piercings).
- Individuals who are on medications that may impair taste.
- Individuals with chronic diseases or infections.
- Individuals who are allergic to, or do not wish to consume dairy products or peanuts.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Taste sensitivity measures for sweet and fat taste using taste detection thresholds, supra-treshold intensity ratings and preference testing.[All testing procedures will be measured in duplicate, once during both visit 2 and 3, which will be seperated by at least 24 hours. Taste measures will be compared with all secondary outcomes.]